Medical LibraryAcute PancreatitisAcute pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed (swollen) over a short period of time. Acute pancreatitis is a leading gastrointestinal cause of hospitalization in the United States. Several conditions are associated with acute pancreatitis. Of these, gallstones... November 20, 2021Read more
Medical LibraryAcute AppendicitisAppendicitis is a painful swelling of the appendix. Most cases of appendicitis happen between the ages of 10 and 30 years. Despite diagnostic and therapeutic advancement in medicine, appendicitis remains a clinical emergency and is one of the more common... November 11, 2021Read more